Brandon Hynick | Starting Pitcher

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Angels signed RHP Brandon Hynick to a minor league contract.

Hynick posted a promising 3.32 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 135 2/3 innings this past season between three different levels of the Rockies' minor league system. The 27-year-old righty is well worth the flier for Anaheim. Wed, Nov 28, 2012 11:09:00 PM

Hyneck fared well in Double-A last season, but his promotion to Triple-A was a bit of a hiccup. His cumulative stats included a 4.39 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 81/34 K/BB ratio. He will turn 26 before Opening Day, so this spring will be an important opportunity for Hyneck to prove that he is big league material. Thu, Jan 20, 2011 05:04:00 AM

Sure, the White Sox just threw in the towel on the 2009 season. But at least they did it right, getting younger in the process. Hynick, 24, had a 3.83 ERA and 92/48 K/BB ratio this season in 155 innings for Triple-A Colorado Springs and could be an effective big league reliever as soon as 2010. Tue, Sep 1, 2009 12:43:00 AM

Brandon Hynick struck out 11 while allowing one run in a complete-game victory for Single-A Modesto on Sunday.

The 22-year-old Hynick probably should have been promoted a month ago. He's 10-2 with a 2.48 ERA, 110 H and 87/18 K/BB in 116 1/3 IP in the California League. He lacks outstanding upside, but he should be able to contribute in the majors in the second half of 2008 or in 2009. Mon, Jul 9, 2007 04:02:00 PM

Escobar is expected to be sidelined for the next 2-3 weeks. Luis Valbuena will start at third base on Tuesday night against the visiting Orioles, with C.J. Cron drawing the nod at first base. Escobar suffered the injury on Sunday afternoon against the A's, after going 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk, and two runs scored. He's batting .274/.333/.397 with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 89 games this season.

Andrew Heaney (elbow) is scheduled to make his season debut Friday in Baltimore.

Heaney got the go-ahead after throwing a bullpen session in front of Angels coaches and trainers on Tuesday at Nationals Park. The 26-year-old left-hander is nearly 14 months removed from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and posted a promising 2.60 ERA and 29/5 K/BB ratio over 27 2/3 innings on his six-start minor league rehab assignment. He's looking like a potential fantasy sleeper for the stretch run.

Manager Mike Scioscia said Meyer tweaked something while throwing earlier this week. It doesn't sound like a serious setback, though the Angels are shutting him down until further notice. The right-hander first landed on the DL with shoulder inflammation in mid-July.

Richards already has a couple of bullpen sessions under his belt and is ready to take the next step in his rehabilitation from a nerve issue in his right biceps muscle. The 29-year-old right-hander has been on the shelf since early April but could be ready to return to the Angels' rotation sometime in September.

Matt Shoemaker underwent surgery Tuesday to release the radial nerve in his right forearm.

Shoemaker is done for the remainder of the 2017 season, finishing with a 4.52 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 69/28 K/BB ratio in 14 starts covering 77 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old right-hander is eligible for salary arbitration for the second time this winter.

It will be his first mound session since undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. The right-hander won't make it back to the big leagues this year but is hoping to pitch in instructional ball. He owns a 3.81 ERA over 25 major league appearances including 24 starts.

Street was nearing a return from the DL about a month ago but his rehab mysteriously stalled and now we know why. Injuries have limited Street to just 30 relief outings since the start of 2016. The 33-year-old (he turns 34 tomorrow) faces an uphill battle to pitch again this year. Street has a $10 million club option for 2018, but the Angels are more likely to buy him out for $1 million.